Gay marriage is a natural blessing for matrimonial attorneys — and for adoption, tax, estate and, yes, divorce lawyers. Crain's takes a look at what the legalization of same-sex marriage in Illinois means for the business of law.

HOTELS BANKING ON LASALLE STREET

Hotel developers are moving in on LaSalle Street, the traditional turf of the city's banking set. But can the area attract weekend tourists in addition to work-week business travelers? Crain's takes a look.

IS INK THICKER THAN BLOOD FOR SHAW MEDIA?

The oldest newspaper dynasty in the state, one that predates even the McCormicks at Tribune Co., may see a six-year battle for control finally come to trial next month in Cook County. Crain's chronicles the family drama behind Dixon-based B.F. Shaw Printing Co.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR ADM

The Illinois-based grain giant suffered two blows in two weeks last month, when Australia rejected its planned takeover of GrainCorp and the Obama administration proposed the first-ever cuts to requirements for use of U.S. biofuel produced by ADM. Reuters has more.

BURGER KING ORDERING UP MCDONALD'S MENU

Burger King's Big King sandwich is made of two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame-seed bun. Sound familiar? Ad Age has more on Burger King items that are strikingly similar to those on McDonald's menu.

CPS PRESSES SUPPLIERS FOR GREENER OPTIONS

As part of the Urban School Food Alliance, Chicago Public Schools and five other big-city school districts are using their combined purchasing power to persuade suppliers to sell healthier and more environment-friendly products, like compostable food trays. The New York Times reports.

GOP CANDIDATES SPLIT ON PENSION REFORM

Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner said he opposes the pension agreement backed by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, while state Sen. Bill Brady indicated he favors the plan, which could be voted on tomorrow. The Chicago Tribune reports.

SO NOT EVERYONE WENT FOR THOSE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

The earlier opening hours and aggressive deals did little to convince budget-conscious shoppers to spend this year, as retail spending over Thanksgiving weekend dropped for the first time in at least seven years, according to the Wall Street Journal.

AMAZON: DELIVERY BY DRONES

Last night on “60 Minutes,” Amazon's Jeff Bezos floated the notion of using drones to deliver packages. That's right, tiny helicopters delivering packages right to your door. The New York Times and All Things D have more.